California recall: Does one man hold key? [McClintock]

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[Roscoe]

That is smart politics.

Feinstein politics.

[Reagan Man]

"My opponents say I'm the Ross Perot of this campaign, possibly siphoning off enough votes to hand the election to Democrats," he says, settling onto a shady park bench for an interview. "I say, 'Wait a minute.... Ross Perot was an idle millionaire, with no public-policy experience who one day on a whim entered the presidential race.' That sounds like another candidate in this race ... not me," he says, referring to muscleman/millionaire Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Great stuff!

Thanks for the ping, ambrose.

[68 grunt]

Hey spiffy, he's one of my 'us'.

[68 grunt]

Yep, play the cards.

[EternalVigilance]

That verse of course has an ultimate meaning that far transcends any application we could possibly make to our current situation.

But it also has an application for our daily lives.

Many times the easy way IS the way to destruction.

Would have been easy for the founding generation to take the easy path of further accomodation towards the Crown.

That same generation DID take the easy road when it came to the fundamental question of human slavery. Pushed the decision back on that for 70 years, only to make it that much harder and more costly to deal with.

Chamberlain took the easy path of appeasement with Hitler, and it cost plenty--ask the Poles.

There are countless other examples, but you get the picture.

[68 grunt]

Is that the best you have? Come on, that hasn't even titillated your mamma.

[68 grunt]

Man, did I appreciate that post! Really! A very easy way for you to demonstate making peace is by reading more and not writing so much. I am a pi$$ poor example, but you should look for the good that is within each post, and praise it. If there is nothing good, move past it. If its an insult, turn the other cheek. Acknowledge that you are turning the other cheek if you like, but don't insult back. This is easy proof and will go rapidly toward unifying us, somewhat, again.

[Tamzee]

The Clintons want California to stay under the DNC... that is why they are supporting Davis against the recall. If Davis' numbers looked worse or Cruz's looked better against Arnold, they would be campaigning for Cruz.

They would NOT want Tom to drop out because that leaves almost all of the right voting for Arnold, too (except for the hard-headed conservatives that will stay home). If the recall goes through, we potentially sabotage ourselves for the DNC and they can keep California.

Just as it is BAD for the GOP to have 2 major candidates in this race, it is GOOD for the DNC that we have 2 major candidates in this race. Just like we will be thrilled if the Greens run someone strong in 2004 to take votes away from Bush's DNC opposition.

[68 grunt]

You should not try to wind up ambrose, he's trying to be nice!

[68 grunt]

You can take it to the bank too, y'smuck!

[68 grunt]

No kidding, him, too? Wow! Have you asked anyone whether this may be a phenomena of a FR system upgrade or sumtin?

[68 grunt]

Just a quick comment since Dan's post a couple above your's, and that is that California has changed. We need radical change! The repubocrats are just as bad as the demolicans. Stand bye, because the wave is coming!

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

that is why they are supporting Davis against the recall. If Davis' numbers looked worse or Cruz's looked better against Arnold, they would be campaigning for Cruz.

You are choosing not to listen. I thought Cruz was unbeatable, remember?

It doesn't matter Tam that you refuse to get it, your friends the Clintons do, and they can assure you of one thing; (R)nold will not be Governor, although I think that would be the best thing that could happen to you at this point, its just the cold reality of their dirt they have on him.

[EternalVigilance]

People tend to hear what they want to hear.

[68 grunt]

Ma'am, if you hadn't noticed I am kinda a rhino. RINO is also in the eye of the beholder.

[buwaya]

You risk by this policy turning conservatism, as you define it, into a powerless political sect.

[buwaya]

And this wave will be composed of what people ?
The people that will have to vote in this conservative wave in California are very few, worse, they are leaving or dying out and they will be fewer in the future.

[68 grunt]

Ahh, okay, but I don't have much time for radio anymore and can't contribute. I was curious what Rush has said, however.